Women living in Birmingham consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
Women living in Birmingham consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
On average 12.3% percentage of women in United Kingdom have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 11 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
With every place, there is a good and bad. You have to be very vigilant in Birmingham. People can be friendly and nice, but you always have to be a bit wary about men’s intentions. Over the years knife crime has been very high in Birmingham.
Posted: February 15, 2025Aditti
Birmingham is good to travel until evening. There are a few concerns about harassment after night time but the police is really helpful. Public transport and cabs are available most of the times. Buses are safer
Posted: February 1, 2025Dhrena
Birmingham is ok. It’s has a lot of work needed to make it better and I getting there but this will take time. It can be a cute day trip with some hidden gems to discover. The food scene is up and coming and there are some great music venues.
Posted: January 12, 2025Birmingham is safe for families Keep an eye on your bag And keep your purse and phone safe Watch your drinks on nights out and don't go back with strangers Be mindful of being over priced on nights out
Posted: December 25, 2024The city centre feels very safe to be around, even when it’s dark, as long as you stay in busy areas. There are lots of druggies walking around at night, and many homeless people during the day but they don’t often make you feel unsafe. The public transport feels mostly safe, but the later it is the more dodgy it feels. I often travel around Birmingham at night and have never had anything stolen from me or been touched by a stranger.
Posted: September 3, 2024Sham
Birmingham is a safe place to travel even of your a sole traveller I'd always recommend normal caution and to remain vigilant of course but nothing of real concern There are certain areas that have higher crime rates but these areas can easily be avoided
Posted: July 7, 2024Saira
I feel safe most of the time, not had any issues People keep themselves to themselves People are generally polite and do there own thing I would say it's safe to visit we have lots of people visiting Birmingham and West Midlands
Posted: June 12, 2024It isn’t the most safe but fairly safe. Easy to get Uber. Lots of residential areas. Just avoid some places after dark It isn’t the most safe but fairly safe. Easy to get Uber. Lots of residential areas. Just avoid some places after dark
Posted: June 5, 2024A really busy city. Lots of homeless people, some anti social behaviour. But generally fine, just exercise self awareness and common sense. Women generally respected and treated with dignity and courtesy.
Posted: April 10, 2024There is a lot of crime but mainly seems to be from contained within that type of lifestyle. There have been peoples houses broken into when I live here and cars broken into and stolen unfortunately, at the moment it seems to have lessened
Posted: March 9, 2024based on 5 experiences from female travelers
Birmingham is big city a bit chaotic but very well connected by public transport. The Victoria square and the library are great places to spend the afternoon. Birmingham is multicultural so you cam also find great food from all around the world
Posted: August 30, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Moa
United Kingdom
I studied in birmingham. School activities are quite nice as in sports and so on. I lived in a student area which mostly felt safe. Weather is always grey so far but hoping for better. Everything is fairly expensive
Posted: April 16, 2024Experienced: December, 2023Suki
Hey - I'm born in UK & have lived here all my life! I've always wanted to tour the world in particular Europe & India but need someone local to show me around. I'm willing to go anywhere really! Love exploring new places, sightseeing, lots of walking & a little bit of beach would be heaven! Just need a good lady tour guide to lead the way 😊 So.... feel free to get in touch!
Samanta
Hi! I'm a 19 yo who is discovering life. I moved to the UK from Italy a few months ago and I'm temporarily staying at my parents' house. I came here with my boyfriend, but we recently broke up after almost 4 years together. We're in good terms so we're still living together, but I'm looking forward to find myself a job and my own house and discover life. I've never been really alone or independent, so now I'm learning to love my alone time, I'm finding new interests and I'm trying to make friends here since I don't have friends here. I love anything that's creative, peaceful and close to the nature. I'm not into adrenaline activities, rushing in general or the nightlife. I'd rather go to a library than go to a party to drink. I do like the idea of themed parties such as those ones that look like they came out of a book, but I've never been to one.